Honeycutt Takes Pole as Truck Series Heads to Coronado
Kaden Honeycutt secured pole position for the Navy 250 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race at Naval Base Coronado, with Jimmie Johnson set to start fourth.
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Kaden Honeycutt secured pole position for the Navy 250 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race at Naval Base Coronado, with Jimmie Johnson set to start fourth.

Kaden Honeycutt posted a 2:14.782 lap to claim pole position for the NASCAR Truck Series event at Naval Base Coronado, while Christian Eckes and Stewart Friesen suffered significant damage and several trucks were forced out.

The 2026 NASCAR Truck Series will hold its 13th race of the season in San Diego, featuring a two‑group qualifying format that determines the starting grid for the Navy 250.

NASCAR will bring its Truck Series to San Diego for the first time in 2026, using a two‑group, single‑round qualifying system that determines starting positions based on lap time.

Championship leader Layne Riggs prepares for a pivotal showdown at the new Qualcomm Circuit, where Jimmie Johnson and Jamie McMurray make surprising returns.

Practice at the San Diego naval base saw Layne Riggs set the fastest lap, while several drivers incurred wall contact, with the second session’s results still forthcoming.

In a rain‑laden weekend at Concord, Ross Chastain captured his maiden NASCAR Cup Series win while honoring the late Kyle Busch with a signature bow, a gesture echoed by several drivers throughout the event.
NASCAR will stage its first ever race on a 3.4‑mile road course at Naval Base Coronado, featuring a star‑studded Truck Series field and the return of veteran driver Jimmie Johnson.

The upcoming San Diego Street Course event will feature a blend of series, top drivers and rare appearances, marking a new chapter for NASCAR in the region.

As the season’s final stretch unfolds, Layne Riggs holds a narrow lead over Kaden Honeycutt, while a handful of road‑course specialists gear up for a unique challenge at Naval Base Coronado.

A look at the latest roster moves, from Josh Berry’s exit to rising talents stepping into new rides.

NASCAR will host its inaugural event on an active U.S. military base in San Diego, where Ford Racing aims for its 750th Cup Series win amid a 3.5‑mile course featuring live railroad tracks. Drivers such as Ryan Blaney, Joey Logano and Layne Riggs are poised to shape the weekend.

NASCAR will host a three‑race weekend in Coronado featuring the Navy 250, United Rentals Driven To Serve 250 and the Anduril 250, highlighting manufacturer line‑ups, points leaders and a slate of veteran drivers.

After a week off, the Craftsman Truck Series returns to action Friday night at Naval Base Coronado, featuring a 36‑truck field, Layne Riggs’ early street‑course victory, and Jimmie Johnson’s highly anticipated return behind the wheel of the No. 1 Tricon Garage Toyota.

A look at the expected driver transfers, team re‑alignments and charter transactions that will shape the next NASCAR season.

The weekend features the Navy 250, United Rentals Driven To Serve 250 and the Anduril 250, each with its own schedule, manufacturers and contenders.

The 2027 NASCAR season is poised for major driver movement, with teams evaluating vacancies, developmental prospects and the broader impact on series ecosystems.

Mattermost will back driver Layne Riggs for the inaugural NASCAR San Diego Weekend, a race that marks the first NASCAR event on an active U.S. military installation and celebrates the Navy’s 250th anniversary.

Corey Heim replaces Riley Herbst in the No. 35 Toyota for 2027, marking the first major move of a driver market that could reshape the sport.

In a dramatic final lap at Michigan, Corey Heim edged out Kaden Honeycutt to take the checkered flag, marking his third triumph in the 2026 Truck Series and setting the stage for a full-time move to the Cup Series with 23XI Racing.

Corey Heim drove to the front early and never looked back, clinching his third Truck Series win of the 2026 season at Michigan International Speedway on Saturday afternoon. Stage mastery from Christopher Bell and a chaotic finish involving veteran Cleetus McFarland highlighted the event.

Ty Majeski secured his 13th career Truck Series pole, edging Christopher Bell by a narrow margin, while a host of young drivers prepared for a race that could reshape the season standings.

Corey Heim captured his maiden win at Michigan International Speedway, outdueling teammate Kaden Honeycutt in a close finish while Carson Hocevar’s early lead evaporated due to mechanical woes.

Layne Riggs tops the standings with 497 points, Kaden Honeycutt follows closely, and the Chase cutline sees several drivers jockeying for position, including Stewart Friesen, Grant Enfinger, and a host of contenders.